Narcissism

As always, if any links were removed that should not have been, I apologize. Accidents happen, website servers have burps, etc etc. Everyone please check that your websites are still listed. I sometimes move links if they go better in a different category too, so look around to anywhere else it might belong. (Example: a collective domain that was listed under Domains might be moved to Collectives, so people searching for collective websites can find it easily.)

A response to a recent guestbook entry where someone complained about us not listing websites like angelfire that have a lot of ads. It’s not an elitist or “nerve”y thing, the reason we do not list sites that have a lot of ads, especially pop-up ads, is that they are obnoxious to visitors. There are many ad free, or at least pop-up ad free, freeserver hosts available. And tons more personal domain owners who will host people for free. We’re not looking for a way to exclude people, we’re simply trying to make the visitors browsing Glitter feel pretty safe in knowing that the links they click on aren’t going to sprout several more pop-up windows and aggravate them.

I graduated from high school in 1996…what? I have a now-out-dated college diploma (1996-1997). I also graduated from university with a Bachelor’s degree, honors in Psychology (1999-2003). I was on the Dean’s List by the way. And received several scholarships. I worked for several years as a research assistant in the Psychology Department at this same university. I do occaional freelance web & graphic design when I have the time but I spend more time on my personal stuff really (because I love it). Opeia.net. email me with your requests and we can work something out. I planned on going to graduate school to get my Masters and PhD in Psychology but I have been considering some other options first. Checking out the current job market for my dream job or at the least a reasonable career. What a mistake that has turned out to be *rolls eyes*. Things seem to be going rather good where that is concerned. Ideally, I would like to be a web designer…full time, permanent…like that exists 😛

At Random.
I am left handed (other then for mouse movement and cutting with scissors). My computer’s name is Narcissus. I have several projects & websites that I maintain and many that I have since closed. Echoica is not my first website. My first personal website was called Narcissistic. Echoica is my first domain that I have owned. My very first website ever was about me, my boyfriend at the time, and the NBA. It was nameless and built on the Geocities pagebuilder. My first popular website was a Roswell fan site called Flashes. I think I definately could have been diagnosed with Internet Addiction Disorder at one point. Who knows. I have played the flute since 1995 and the piano since 1986. I used to smoke a pack or 2 of cigarettes each day. I quit in February 2003. I despise cigarettes now and there is absolutely no way that I would start back up again. I am a social drinker. I have lived on my own since 1996 and I currently live in my 6th apartment. I used to be rather overweight. I weighed approximately 200lbs in 1996. I lost 40lbs in the spring of 1996 and then another 40lbs in the spring of 1998. I rarely watch television other than to watch a movie. I download TV shows if I want to watch them. My favorite number is 7.

My name is Michelle. I was born on March 24th. Aries. I currently live in Sudbury, Ontario. My hometown is Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada). In short, I like web & graphic design, pretty much all computer schtuff, art & photography, mythology, daisies, dragonflies, psychology, Nip/Tuck, Lost, dancing, girly indie rock, my pets and flirting is fun too. Among so many other things. Keep reading for more. You know you want it.

On the outside.
My current hair color is dark brown. I have dyed it almost every shade of blonde, black, brown, and red. I have even had purple, blue, pink and orange hair as well. Although not really intentionally. My natural hair color is ________. My hair is short. I can cut it myself. And I do sometimes. I am multi-talented 😉 Tan skin tone. I have big, blue-grey eyes. Check out my img page and you might see a current picture of me. Maybe. I have 4 tattoos (arm, chest, lower and upper back). Do I want more? Not really. I have had several piercings in the past as well (nose, eyebrow, labret). Labrets are hot. I do not wear any facial jewellery now. I miss my labret. I do however currently have a VCH (vertical clit hood) piercing. Sexy. I paint my toenails because it is pretty. I am not super high-maintenance but I am that beautiful that I look like I am. And I work-out and run regularly (like every day).

On the inside.
I like being a girl and I do girl things. Even though I am usually considered one-of-the-guys. I am an exhibitionist. I love attention. I would like to think that I would try almost anything at least once. I am not particularly religious. I can be narcissistic (excessive love or admiration for oneself). Shy sometimes. Naturally, it depends on the situation. I am intelligent. Ha! I would like to think that I am openminded, honest, polite, and trustworthy. And I appreciate the same qualities in others. Yes, I know you are not supposed to start a sentence with the word AND. I enjoy getting sloshed occasionally, but I would much rather do something low-key with one of my few special friends. And make-out. And kiss. I enjoy intimacy.

Far too often people confuse and assume things about all of this (like why someone would be so weird as to have a personal website, like omg). Well. Read this. You really should not take what you see and read here that seriously. I hardly even update my personal websites anymore as it is. And sometimes it can get a little out of hand and downright wacky around here 😉 If you are here for professional reasons (in web and graphic design) visit my portfolio domain, opeia.net (the little website that never gets put together) or send me an email with your requests and we shall see what we can negotiate. Naturally, I am available for hire should a great web or graphic design opportunity come my way!

Quite some time ago I moved my personal online journal to Livejournal. This is permanent. Because I love LJ and, although it seems like a big contradiction here on the internet, my LJ is private. I write there quite frequently so if you are trying to keep up with me that is where you shall find me. I also have nifty MySpace and Last.fm accounts too if you fancy a visit to those. PS; I like when people send me love notes. So if you want to use the message form. ORRRRR you can do even better and buy me a gift from my Amazon.com wishlist? Yay!

About Echoica? Has been around for awhile. Like years. Navigate using the links on the pretty graphic up top. This is design version { 59 } created with my imagination & creativity, Photoshop, my brushes, Palatino Linotype & Violation fonts. Do you want to know more?

Relationships.
I am currently in a relationship. Unavailable. Not looking. Totally in love. Preferences? Only as picky as one should be. I know what I want or do not want. Nipple piercings ARE sexy. I am appearance-conscious and I appreciate a man who cares for his appearance as well. Not to the point of obssession though. I prefer the look of stylish urban men who have decent values. I do not want to have children although I will not completely discount the idea. Well, I really just cannot imagine having them ewww. I do not necessarily believe that there is only one person in the world that is right for you or me. I believe that there are many people who might be right for one another. Love is about a genuine care & concern for another person (friendship or otherwise). Julian McMahon is THE man! ♥ PLEASE get in touch and we can hook up sometime ;P

Family, Friends & Pets.
I have one older brother. He is married. I also have parents. Yes, I do. I have a best friend, Jason. An awesome girl friend, Michelle. Sometimes that gets confusing with us having the same name and all. I have online friends. Lots of them actually 🙂 Here. I have an adorable pet bunny named Gwenyth. He digs a lot. And he likes cardboard and banana-chips. He is a pure-bred Holland Lop born November 27, 1999. As you probably noticed I referred to Gwen as a boy. Well, that’s a long story for another day. I have the sweetest most lovable and playful black kitty with mint green eyes named Bella. She is quite the talker. I adopted her from the SPCA in October 2004 when she was approximately 1 year old. We do not know her actual birthday so we celebrate on Halloween. Purrrrfect for a little black kitty.

About me

Hi. My name is Michelle. This is my personal website. Exhibitionist, narcissist? Sure whatever. So, all about me? I am Canadian. Currently living in Sudbury, Ontario. Hometown Halifax, Nova Scotia. A university graduate. I like to design websites because I can. I am apparently rather good at it. Taken. In love. Cute, big blue-grey eyes & short, dark hair.